Director of Compliance

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Job Information:

Title:

Director of Compliance

Classification Title:

Academic Professional

Job Location or Region:

Urbana-Champaign - 133

Job Description Reason:

Vacancy

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Position Number:

UD3764

Position Class Code:

NABGA-DIR  ATHRC COMPL

Employee Group:

B - Academic Professionals

COA:

1 - Urbana

Organization Code:

336000

Organization Name:

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Administrative Unit:

NU-Div Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Information:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Is this position Security Sensitive?

Is this a Protection of Minors position?

Purchasing Authority of $5,000 or more?

Supervisory Authority of 20 or more?

Regular Driver?

Organizational Relationship:

Chancellor,

Director of Athletics,

Chief Integrity Officer,

Associate Director of Athletics, Compliance,

Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance,

Director of Compliance

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY

Provide NCAA/Big Ten rules education to student-athletes, coaches and staff. Serve as the primary compliance officer monitoring recruiting activities, playing and practice season, countable athletically related activities. Serve as primary compliance contact for assigned sport(s)

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Rules Education and Interpretations –

• Develop and conduct comprehensive rules education program for multiple constituencies, including but not limited to, coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff and boosters on all NCAA, Big Ten Conference and University rules

• Provide specific sport(s) with NCAA and Big Ten Conference rule interpretations

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference and institutional rules by participating in on-going educational opportunities that relate to this position

50%

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Monitoring Recruiting Activities and Compliance Insurance –

• Serve as compliance liaison to specific sports

• Collect, review, and audit playing and practice season declarations and review schedules for compliance with NCAA and institutional rules

• Research, prepare and file NCAA/Big Ten waiver and self-reports

• Monitor coaching staff limits and coordinate certification to recruit

• Monitor promotional appearances by student-athletes

• Monitor student-athlete awards

• Approve outside competition for student-athletes

• Review and approve booster club expenditures to ensure adherence to NCAA rules

50%

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of two years experience in intercollegiate athletics with previous compliance office responsibilities and experience providing NCAA rules interpretations. Experience working with NCAA and Conference Office on waivers and submission of self-reports. Possess demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules.

Specialty Factors:

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Preferred: Master’s degree in sport management, information management, business administration, or closely related field.

Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.

Championship Mindset and Expectations

Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;

Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;

Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;

Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission and values;

Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; and

Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Providing this information helps ensure that the essential functions of the position are fully documented for the benefit of employees, applicants, and the university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions Comments:

Manager Approval

Manager Approver

Wilber, Benjy

Date Approved/Finalized

2/12/2026